To obtain this point: You must experience the ideological differences of UT and A&M.
Caveat #1- This could be done in a most-Texanacious way in November when UT and A&M play football. I would recommend going to the game and feeling the passion from the fans of both teams. If going to the game is not an option, I would invite two close friends, one from UT and one from A&M to watch the football game together. Grab some nachos and enjoy the action (on TV and in the living room)!
These two excellent institutions have both developed contrasting ideologies. The first time I was in Texas, I was told, "You are either a Longhorn or an Aggie. Not both. Not neither." That Texan with the black-and-white-mind might be exaggerating a little bit, but these two schools definitely represent differing ways of life in Texas.
My experience with the Aggies came at a gas station on my way driving out of Texas. I had a truck bed full of all my belongings and trying to 'batten down the hatches' before driving on the highway. As it started to rain, the Aggie with a Heart of Gold appeared with a roll duct tape in his hand and asked if I needed any help. 7 years late, that duct tape is still in my truck.
My recommendation for experiencing the UT ideology would be to go to Austin on a Friday night on Sixth Street...it won't take very long to get this point.
Enjoy Texas...remember that both schools give you an excellent education. :) (I hope that is PC enough)
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